Shaws Corner

Ayot St Lawrence
Nr Welwyn
Hertfordshire
AL6 9BX

Tel: +44 (0)1438 820 307
+44 (0)1438 829 221
Fax: +44 (0)1438 820 307
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

Bookmark and Share


Shaw's Corner was the home of George Bernard Shaw from 1906 until his death in 1950. The atmospheric rooms remain much as he left them, with many literary and personal belongings.

The modest house provides a fascinating insight into the domestic life of a literary figure in the first half of the twentieth century.

There is a delightful 3½ acre garden with richly planted borders containing Shaw's 6ft revolving writing hut which gave him peace and quiet to write and which he could turn to catch the light.

General Information:

  • Cold drinks and ice cream on sale
  • Walks leaflet linking Devils Dyke at Wheathampstead with Shaw's Corner
  • Dogs on leads and only in car park.
Opening Times
(2006 times)
House: 18th March to 29th October:
Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Garden: Dates and days as House 12.00pm - 5.30pm.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Adult £4.20; Child £2.10; Family £10.50.

Groups £3.50; Child £1.75.

Directions
In village of Ayot St Lawrence. Signposted from B653 at Wheathampstead, and from B656 at Codcote.
Show map of Shaws Corner...

Shaws Corner Postcode for SatNav: AL6 9BX

Nearby Attractions
Knebworth House (4 Miles)*
The Lytton family have lived at Knebworth for 500 years. Queen Elizabeth 1 stayed here, Charles Dickens acted in private theatricals in the House and Winston Churchill's painting of the Banqueting Hall hangs in the room where he painted it.
Mill Green Museum and Mill (5 Miles)*
The museum is housed in the former Miller's house, dating back to the 16th century. There is also a fully restored eighteenth century working watermill, adjacent to the museum.
Stevenage Museum (5 Miles)*
At Stevenage Museum you can find out the complete story of Stevenage, from the Stone Age right up to the present day. There is plenty to do for all ages, children or adults.
more nearby attractions...
more things to do in Hertfordshire and days out in Hertfordshire...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Hotels
The White Hart Hotel (2 Miles)*
A charming 17th-century coaching inn, The White Hart Hotel offers luxury accommodation, with good access to the A1(M) and a 20-minute train or car journey from London.
Harpenden House Hotel (4 Miles)*
A beautiful Grade II listed Georgian town house with a rich history set in the country Market Town of Harpenden.
Best Western Homestead Court Hotel (4 Miles)*
Within close proximity of the A1M (junction 4), M25 (junction 23) and M1 (junction 6) motorways, this hotel sits approximately 15 minutes from North London.
more hotels near Shaws Corner ...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Self Catering
Sebright Farm Cottage (9 Miles)*
Sebright Farm Cottage is a large family luxury secluded seven bedroom house, sleeping up to 19 people, set in stunning historic parkland with easy access from London, the M1, M25.
High Trees Farm (10 Miles)*
Our three stunning holiday cottages at High Trees Farm (a 600 year old working farm) are set in a conservation area of unspoilt beauty. With envious views overlooking rolling hills.
Stephenson Wharf (10 Miles)*
This is a beautifully presented two bedroom 1st floor apartment, situated in the Apsley Lock area of Hemel Hempstead. With views over the marina and picturesque walkways along the canal, the apartment is in a beautiful location.
Your property could be here
Advertising your self catering property or holiday cottage on AboutBritain.com will get you noticed by thousands of potential guests every day.
more self catering near Shaws Corner ...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Popular Pages

     National Trust | Estate Agents     

 Copyright © 1999-2012 Excelsior Information Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
Press Room  Terms of Use  Privacy  Link to Us  Index  Site Map